Katelin Arizmendi’s Journey from Camera Assistant to DP

At some point on the way to becoming who we want to be, we have to stop being who we…

Two Cinematographers Discuss Filmmaking and Motherhood

As David Foster Wallace famously put it: “Of course you end up becoming yourself.” Which probably just means that everything…

5 Cinematographers Share Essential Wisdom

How can you become a better filmmaker when there are so many aspects of filmmaking to improve? It’s easy to…

“This Is Filmmaking. There Are No Rules.”

If there is no “right way” to make a film, then is there no “wrong way” either? If you’ve seen…

Laura Merians’ Philosophical Approach to Cinematography

In a film, “Every object, every color, every detail tells a story,” cinematographer Laura Merians told us. “For me, philosophy…

Creativity Under Fire: A Conversation with Phillip Bloom

Philip Bloom is a 25-year veteran of the filmmaking industry and an inspiration and mentor to thousands of followers online.…

Finding Your Point of View: A Conversation with Shane Hurlbut

Shane Hurlbut, ASC is a legendary cinematographer who’s worked on such blockbusters as Into the Blue (2005), Terminator Salvation (2009),…